Living in a house in Emu Swamp costs about $7,134 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Emu Swamp sits 6.6 kilometres from Orange CBD. Unit costs reach $7,394, with the $1,800 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Switching from driving to public transport saves $284 per year at this distance.
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○5.3/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 67% of Orange suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$3,257/yr
6,467 kWh
Unit
$2,691/yr
4,850 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Emu Swamp's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for its electricity network. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Getting around Emu Swamp
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
No scheduled service within a 2 km walk of the suburb centre.
Nearest hospital
Dudley Private Hospital, 4,995 m away, about a 62 minute walk.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
0
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-08-07. Distances are straight line from that centre, so a specific address can be closer or further. Mapping is contributed and can lag a new opening.
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Emu Swamp to Orange CBD?
Driving saves Emu Swamp residents $284 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $2,116 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Emu Swamp?
Emu Swamp falls under Orange Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,718 per year for an owner-occupied house, based on OLG data uplifted by the council's IPART rate peg. Individual properties pay more or less depending on land value. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,718 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Emu Swamp?
Running a unit in Emu Swamp costs approximately $7,394 per year by car or $7,678 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,718, water and sewerage $1,300, estimated body corporate levy of $1,800, and contents insurance of $460. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Emu Swamp close to public transport?
No scheduled public transport stop was found within a 2 km walk of the centre of Emu Swamp. The running cost on this page assumes driving, which is why the commute component is the largest line for most suburbs in this position.
What is the closest hospital to Emu Swamp?
The closest hospital to the centre of Emu Swamp is Dudley Private Hospital, about 4,995 m away, about a 62 minute walk. Distance is straight line from the suburb centre and does not account for the road route or whether the hospital has an emergency department.
What shops and parks are in Emu Swamp?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Emu Swamp there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 0 parks. These counts come from OpenStreetMap via Overpass, which is contributed mapping and can lag a recent opening or closure.
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Data sources: Council rates: Orange rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). Water: Regional NSW estimate. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Fire: NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land. Flood: modelled from 30m elevation (topographic). Data updated 2026-07. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.